SVT’s new drama series Red Flag will premiere in autumn 2027. The six-part series is set in a dystopian Sweden in the 2050s, where a digital collapse has transformed society and created a strict class system based on genetics.

The story follows Livia and Isak, a young couple expecting their first child. When they receive the results of their unborn baby’s genetic test, they discover that their child belongs to a unique category and is considered a genetic sensation. But the report also contains a mysterious warning: a red flag. What initially appears to be extraordinary news soon turns into a nightmare. Livia and Isak are drawn into a dangerous power struggle over their unborn child, forcing them to question the society around them and who they can trust.

Alva Jidesten and Maxwell Cunningham play the leading roles as Livia and Isak. Red Flag is written by Petter Rosenlund, with Anders Hazelius directing all six episodes.

Martin Widmark’s The Kidnapping Mystery once again tops the official Swedish bestseller list for children’s titles, coming in at No. 1. Meanwhile, Lars Kepler’s Medusa, the eleventh book in the Joona Linna series, occupies the No. 2 spot on the hardcover list.

Internationally bestselling Norwegian writer Maja Lunde (b. 1975) and globally renowned illustrator Lisa Aisato (b. 1981) have together created the acclaimed Seasonal Quartet, for ages 6-9. Commencing with The Snow Sister, each installment captures one season of the year.

Beloved by readers all over the world, the series has earned an array of international award nominations, and The Snow Sister has further been adapted as a feature film streaming globally on Netflix. With this best-selling quartet, sold to over 30 territories, Maja Lunde and Lisa Aisato have made Norwegian literary history.
The Snow Sister notably became the No.1 most sold book of the year in Norway when it was first published.

Maja Lunde gained global attention for her debut novel, The History of Bees (2015), and her works have been celebrated by critics and readers alike. Her titles have been translated into more than 40 languages.
Besides being an acclaimed illustrator and artist, Lisa Aisato is a celebrated author that has written and illustrated eight books of her own, in addition to the over 40 books she has illustrated for other authors. Her art has been sold all over the world and she holds her own gallery in the Hvaler archipelago in Norway, where she also resides.

Maja Lunde (b. 1975) is an acclaimed and multi-award winning author. She made her literary debut with The History of Bees in 2015 which became a huge international phenomenon and has since cemented her status as one of Norway’s most successful authors ever, both at home and abroad. Beloved by critics and readers alike for her novels, non-fiction work, and children’s- and YA-books, Lunde’s titles have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. The History of Bees notably spent 3 years on Der Spiegel’s bestseller list.

Alongside her literary career, Lunde has extensive experience as a screenwriter for both television and film. She has written for a range of Norwegian television productions, including the awarded children’s series Barnas supershow (2010), the drama series Hjem (2013) and the comedy series Side om Side (2013).

Her feature film credits include Hjemsøkt (2017), Battle (2018), Flukten over grensen (2020), Kvitebjørn (2024) and Netflix’s Snøsøsteren (2024). Several of these films are based on Lunde’s own books, including Battle, Flukten over grensen, Snøsøsteren and Kvitebjørn.

Lunde’s screenwriting work has received critical acclaim and earned several awards. Flukten over grensen won the Amanda Award for Best Children’s Film and was also nominated for Best Screenplay, while Kvitebjørn went on to win the same award.

Maja Lunde (author)               Maja Lunde (screenwriter)

Martin Widmark, author of the bestselling LasseMaja and Nelly Rapp children’s books series, has been Sweden’s most borrowed name in libraries for almost two decades. Apart from his authorship, the former teacher has also made multiple initiatives to boost children’s reading, many of which have been implemented nationally.

Now his work has been awarded the Joint Industry Award by The Association of Swedish Graphic Industry and Media Companies.

The jury’s motivation:

“Few people have like Martin shown the power that the printed book holds for the language and reading joy of children. He has been the country’s most borrowed author in libraries for many years, initiated the project ‘A reading class,’ and driven through nationwide investments into preschool libraries. Through the LasseMaja Foundation and advocacy, Martin continues to work for the reading comprehension of young people as a prerequisite for knowledge and democracy.”

Apple TV just unleashed the official trailer for Nocturne, the riveting new drama based on the internationally bestselling crime novels by Lars Kepler.

Nocturne will make its global debut on Friday, October 30, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through December 25, 2026 on Apple TV.
The ensemble cast starring alongside Liev Schreiber (Joona Linna), Zazie Beetz (Saga Bauer) and Stephen Graham (Jurek Walter) includes Bill Camp, Rory Culkin, Chrissy Metz, Poorna Jagannathan and Gary Carr.

Click ‘Read More’ below for the exclusive in-depth feature in Esquire Magazine with first look images and glimpses into the world and making of Nocturne.

Thomas Enger & Johana Gustawsson’s SON is shortlisted for Le Prix Cognac 2026. SON is the critically acclaimed first installment in the Kari Voss series, and it is one of seven titles shortlisted in the category “Best International Crime Fiction.”

Since 2006, Le Prix Cognac has been awarded yearly to an international crime novel. The winner will be announced on October 16.

Icelandic author Lilja Sigurðardóttir (b. 1972) is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter and one of Iceland’s most successful crime writers. She is the author of the internationally bestselling Reykjavík Noir trilogy, the Áróra series and the standalone thrillers Betrayal and Alfa. Her books have been translated into nearly 20 languages and appeared on bestseller lists worldwide. Her work has received numerous awards and nominations, including the Icelandic Crime Fiction Award, the Glass Key Award and the CWA International Dagger.